Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maximiliani
ID:
667971

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 38: 41 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667303



Common Names

  • Hymenocallis maximiliani
  • Maximiliani Hymenocallis
  • Maximiliani Hymenocallis


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Description

Hymenocallis maximiliani (also called Maximilian's Hymenocallis, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis maximiliani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis maximiliani has white, star-shaped flowers that are borne on long stalks. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white or yellowish-white aril. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are initially light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis maximiliani is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Hymenocallis maximiliani

Hymenocallis maximiliani is native to tropical West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.

Hymenocallis maximiliani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis maximiliani?

Hymenocallis maximiliani

What are the common names of Hymenocallis maximiliani?

African ebony, African walnut, and African mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis maximiliani?

It is found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa

Species in the Hymenocallis genus

Hymenocallis acutifolia, Hymenocallis araniflora, Hymenocallis arenicola, Hymenocallis astrostephana, Hymenocallis azteciana, Hymenocallis baumlii, Hymenocallis bolivariana, Hymenocallis caribaea, Hymenocallis choctawensis, Hymenocallis choretis, Hymenocallis cleo, Hymenocallis clivorum, Hymenocallis concinna, Hymenocallis cordifolia, Hymenocallis coronaria, Hymenocallis crassifolia, Hymenocallis durangoensis, Hymenocallis duvalensis, Hymenocallis eucharidifolia, Hymenocallis fragrans, Hymenocallis franklinensis, Hymenocallis glauca, Hymenocallis godfreyi, Hymenocallis graminifolia, Hymenocallis guatemalensis, Hymenocallis harrisiana, Hymenocallis henryae, Hymenocallis howardii, Hymenocallis imperialis, Hymenocallis incaica, Hymenocallis jaliscensis, Hymenocallis latifolia, Hymenocallis leavenworthii, Hymenocallis limaensis, Hymenocallis liriosme, Hymenocallis littoralis, Hymenocallis lobata, Hymenocallis longibracteata, Hymenocallis maximiliani, Hymenocallis multiflora, Hymenocallis occidentalis, Hymenocallis ornata, Hymenocallis ovata, Hymenocallis palmeri, Hymenocallis partita, Hymenocallis phalangidis, Hymenocallis pimana, Hymenocallis portamonetensis, Hymenocallis praticola, Hymenocallis proterantha,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278855: Based on the initial data import
Thaddeus Monroe Howard (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Howard' in the authors string.